Covid-19 – Business Resumption

Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the phased plan to reopen the country and emerge from lock-down will come into effect on Monday 18th May as scheduled.

Here is a listing of local services who sponsor the website and (where provided) their plans for the coming months.

All phases, dates and other details are subject to change.

Essential Services

All opening times listed are subject to change. Please contact businesses direct with any enquiries.

Barry’s Pharmacy – Open Monday to Saturday from 9am – 6pm (closed 1-2). Business will continue operating from rear of pharmacy until further notice. Order prescriptions and other items whenever possible on 044 966 4301 or 044 966 8833. Contact less payment preferred.

Daybreak – Monday to Friday from 7am – 9pm, Saturday from 7.30am – 9pm & Sunday from 8am – 9pm. Customers asked to use hand santitiser as they enter the store and to maintain social distancing at all times. Contact less payment preferred.

Delvin Post Office – Open Monday to Thursday from 9am -3pm, Friday from 9am – 5.30pm. Closed on Saturday. Closed daily from 1-2. Limit of 2 customers in store at any one time – to include Michael’s shop.

Lenihan’s Butchers – Open Monday to Saturday from 8am – 6pm. Limit of 2 customers in store at any one time.

Michael Leonard – Open Monday to Thursday from 9am -3pm, Friday from 9am – 5.30pm & Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Closed on Sunday. Limit of 2 customers in store at any one time. Michael’s shop will close for good on Friday 31st July.

Michael has announced that he is retiring. His shop (including the post office) will close on Friday 31st July 2020. Management of the post office has been put out to tender. Click here for details of this new opportunity.

Topline McCormacks – Due to the size of the store, service will be from a table at the front door. Opening times are now Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 17:30.

PHASE 2 (8th June)

The advice will be to still avoid unnecessary journeys wherever possible. You will be able to travel up to 20 kilometres away from your home as opposed to the 5 kilometre limit which was in place since 5 May. Up to 4 people may visit another household for a short period of time but everyone must keep at least 2 metres apart from people they don’t live with.

PHASE 3 (29th June)

PHASE 4 (20th July)

As part of phase 4 of the roadmap, it is planned that you will be able to travel outside your region and beyond the 20 kilometre restriction in phase 3. A slightly larger number of people may visit another household for a short period of time while maintaining social distancing. Small social gatherings by family and close friends will be allowed but are to be limited to a maximum number of attendees for a period of time where social distancing can be maintained (for example: small weddings, baptisms). Small social (non-family) gatherings will be allowed but are to be limited to a maximum number of participants for a period of time where social distancing can be maintained.

Brownstown Community Centre – Based on guidelines, this facility is likely to be included under Phase 4 or Phase 5. As it is a community managed resource, the committee may have other conditions to add. I will share confirmation of their plans when I receive them.

Butterfly Cottage Retreat – Olive hopes to reopen by the end of July but will keep everyone posted. She is however offering services online including meditations and paid services. Click here for details.

The Oven Cleaning Company – Based on guidelines, this business is likely to be included under Phase 4 or Phase 5. They will confirm nearer the time.

Zumba With Edel – Based on guidelines, this business is likely to be included under Phase 4 or Phase 5. HOWEVER! Edel is offering online classes. Click here for details.

PHASE 5 (10th August)

As in phase 4, you will be able to travel outside your region. Some larger social gatherings can take place (for example, weddings). These will be restricted due to the risks involved. Some large social (non-family) gatherings can take place – these will also be restricted.

Remember – the virus hasn’t gone away. We can (and should) look forward to having more breathing space but please observe any advice that is given and maintain social distancing for as long as is deemed necessary.